HDNet To Broadcast "HDNet Fights Presents: MFC 22: Payoff"

Oct 1, 2009

(PRESS RELEASE) -- A number of UFC veterans will step into the MFC
ring on Friday, October 2 at "HDNet Fights Presents: MFC 22:
Payoff" LIVE from the River Cree Resort and Casino. The action airs
exclusively throughout North America on HDNet beginning at 10:00
p.m. ET.

One of the best line-ups in the Maximum Fighting Championship's
history has been set for "MFC 22: Payoff." In the main event Jason
'The Athlete' MacDonald (21-12) returns to the organization where
he began his career, facing The Ultimate Fighter 4 winner, Travis
'The Serial Killer" Lutter (9-5). In the co-main event of the
evening, MFC lightweight champion Antonio "Mandingo" McKee (22-3-2)
defends his title for the first time against Carlo Prater
(24-6-1).

The live broadcast will also feature Ryan "The Big Deal" Jimmo
(10-1) against the rugged veteran Marvin "The Beastman" Eastman
(16-9-1). David Heath
(12-5) also takes on Mike
Nickels (7-2) in a light heavyweight match up.

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